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Augite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Augite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Augite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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