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Jet and Augite Physical Properties


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Augite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
5.5-6  

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

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Jet and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Augite chemical formula.

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Jet and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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