Tinaksite and Augite Physical Properties

Tinaksite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Augite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tinaksite- K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]
• Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tinaksite and Augite Specific Gravity

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