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Augite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Augite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Augite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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