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Augelite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Augelite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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