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Kurnakovite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
3.19-3.56   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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