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Emerald and Augelite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
2.70-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Augelite Specific Gravity

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