Augite and Augelite Physical Properties

Augite

Augelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.19-3.562.70-2.75

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

Mohs Hardness

5.5-64.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Augite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Augelite 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 Augelite 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 Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Augite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.