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Augite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Augite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Augite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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