Radiolarite and Augite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

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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

Not Available3.19-3.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Radiolarite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Augite chemical formula.

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

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Radiolarite and Augite Specific Gravity

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