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Hiddenite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hiddenite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Augelite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Augelite Specific Gravity

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

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