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Edenite and Augite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.19-3.56
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Edenite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Augite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Edenite and Augite Specific Gravity

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