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Garnet and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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