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Augite and Garnet Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Augite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Augite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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