Augelite and Baryte Physical Properties

Augelite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.70-2.754.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Augelite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Augelite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.