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Augite and Zultanite Physical Properties


Zultanite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

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

While comparing Augite and Zultanite 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 Zultanite chemical formula.

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Augite and Zultanite Specific Gravity

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

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