Garnet and Augelite Physical Properties

Garnet

Augelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Garnet and Augelite Specific Gravity

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