Diamond and Augelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.70-2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Chemical Composition
C
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diamond and Augelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Augelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diamond and Augelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.
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