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Augelite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
C20H36  

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Augelite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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