Augelite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Augelite

Chondrodite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.70-2.753.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Augelite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Colorless Gems

Augelite Vs Blue John

Augelite Vs Black Opal

Augelite Vs Boracite

Augelite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.