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Augite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
2.44-2.62  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Augite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Augite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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