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Augite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Augite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Augite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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