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Serendibite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44   
2.70-2.75   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None Observed   
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Serendibite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Augelite chemical formula.

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Serendibite and Augelite Specific Gravity

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

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