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Wardite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.81   
3.19-3.56   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Wardite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Augite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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