Augite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Augite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.562.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Augite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Augite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.