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Augite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
two or three  

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)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Augite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Augite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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