Magnetite and Augite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.2
3.19-3.56
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5.5-6
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)
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.