Chrysotile and Augelite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Augelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Augelite 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 Chrysotile and Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chrysotile and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.