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Augelite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.70-2.751.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-52-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Augelite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Augelite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.