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Selenite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Selenite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Augite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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