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Augite and Pyrope Almandine 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
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Augite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Augite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.