Augite and Baryte Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56
4.3-5
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Augite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Augite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001) >
Augite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.
