Augite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Augite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.562.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Augite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Augite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.