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Augite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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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