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Seraphinite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Seraphinite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Augelite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Augelite Specific Gravity

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

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