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Augelite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaF2  

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Augelite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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