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Shungite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

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

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Shungite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Augelite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Augelite Specific Gravity

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

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