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Zoisite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Zoisite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Augite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Augite Specific Gravity

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

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