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Datolite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Datolite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Augite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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