Langbeinite and Augite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Augite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.19-3.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Langbeinite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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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Langbeinite and Augite Specific Gravity

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