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Rhodolite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.19-3.56   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodolite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Augite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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