Augite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Augite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.56

3.2-3.4

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Augite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Augite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.