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Plasma and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Plasma Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Plasma and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plasma 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 Plasma and Augite chemical formula.

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Plasma and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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