Goldstone and Augite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
3.19-3.56
Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Au
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Goldstone and Augite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Augite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Goldstone and Augite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goldstone and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goldstone and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goldstone is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.