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Peridot and Augite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.19-3.56
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Peridot and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Augite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Peridot and Augite Specific Gravity

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