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Elaeolite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Elaeolite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Augelite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Augelite Specific Gravity

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

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