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Hiddenite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hiddenite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Augite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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