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Blue quartz and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.19-3.56   

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

Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6   

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

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Blue quartz and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Augite chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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