Augite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Augite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.19-3.562.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Augite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone 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 Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Augite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.