Kurnakovite and Augite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Augite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.19-3.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Augite chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Augite Specific Gravity

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