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Augite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Augite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Augite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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