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Erythrite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Erythrite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Augite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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