Augite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Augite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.562.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Augite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Augite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.