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Augelite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Augelite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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