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Augite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Augite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Augite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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