Augite and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Augite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Augite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Augite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.