Diamond and Augite Physical Properties

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.19-3.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Augite chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Augite Specific Gravity

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