Augelite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75
2.56-2.60
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Augelite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Augelite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Augelite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.