Augite and Bastnasite 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

3.19-3.564.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Augite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Augite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.