Carnelian and Augite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.19-3.56
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Carnelian and Augite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Augite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Carnelian and Augite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.