Heliodor and Augite Physical Properties

Heliodor and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Augite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Heliodor and Augite Specific Gravity

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