Augelite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Augelite

Anhydrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.70-2.752.90-2.98

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Augelite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Anhydrite 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 Augelite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Augelite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.