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Augite and Viridine Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.19-3.56
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
5.5-6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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3.05-3.21
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7-7.5
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Augite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Augite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite Vs Viridine during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is whereas that of Viridine is .