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Sulfur and Augite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.19-3.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6
Amber
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)

Sulfur and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Augite chemical formula.

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

Sulfur and Augite Specific Gravity

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