Augelite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Augelite

Plumbogummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.70-2.754.014

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Augelite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Augelite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.