Jadeite and Augite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
3.19-3.56
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on [110]
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Augite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Augite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Augite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.