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Nuummite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
3.19-3.56   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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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Nuummite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Augite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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