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Augite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

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
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
None observed
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)
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Augite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Augite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.