Home
×

Augite
Augite

Vanadinite
Vanadinite



ADD
Compare
X
Augite
X
Vanadinite

Augite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56
6.8-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
C20H36

Augite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite- C20H36

Augite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.