Augite and Axinite Physical Properties

Augite

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.19-3.56

Uneven, Conchoidal

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

5.5-6

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

3.26-3.36

Conchoidal

Good on {100}

6.5-7

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Augite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Augite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite Vs Axinite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is whereas that of Axinite is .