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Augelite and Creedite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.70-2.752.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Perfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-54.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Augelite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Augelite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.