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Augite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Augite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Antigorite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Augite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Augite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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