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Augelite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.70-2.75
Conchoidal
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
4.5-5
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Brittle
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3.21-3.38
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Perfect on {001}
6-7
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Augelite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite Vs Clinozoisite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is whereas that of Clinozoisite is .