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Augite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56   
4-4.2   

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

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Augite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Augite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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