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Bloodstone and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.19-3.56   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bloodstone and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Augite 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 Bloodstone and Augite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.

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