Magnetite and Augite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Augite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.19-3.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), 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

5.5-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Augite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Magnetite and Augite Specific Gravity

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