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Shungite and Augite Physical Properties


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

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Shungite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Augite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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