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Pink Opal and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Pink Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.19-3.56   

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

Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

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

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Pink Opal and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pink Opal 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 Pink Opal and Augite chemical formula.

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Pink Opal and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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