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Augelite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-5.5  

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

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Augelite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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