Gahnite and Augite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
3.19-3.56
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gahnite and Augite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Augite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gahnite and Augite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.