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Augelite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Augelite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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