Augelite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Augelite

Jeremejevite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.70-2.753.28-3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Augelite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Augelite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.