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Feldspar 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.752.70-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Feldspar and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Augelite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Augelite Specific Gravity

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