Augite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
001
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Augite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Augite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone 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 Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Augite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.