Augelite and Antigorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75
2.58-2.80
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
{001} Good
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Augelite and Antigorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Augelite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Augelite and Antigorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.