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Stolzite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Stolzite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Augite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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