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Violane and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Violane and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Augite chemical formula.

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Violane and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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