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Clinothulite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Clinothulite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Augite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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