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Sapphirine and Augelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.40-3.58
Conchoidal, Uneven
{010} Perfect
7.5
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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2.70-2.75
Conchoidal
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
4.5-5
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphirine and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Augelite chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine Vs Augelite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is whereas that of Augelite is .