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Augelite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Augelite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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