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Fayalite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.392  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6  

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

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Fayalite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Augite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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