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Chalcedony and Augite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.19-3.56
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chalcedony and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Augite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chalcedony and Augite Specific Gravity

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