Garnet Malaia and Augelite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Garnet Malaia and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Garnet Malaia and Augelite Specific Gravity

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