Sulfur and Augelite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Augelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sulfur and Augelite Specific Gravity

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