Sylvite and Augelite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Augelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sylvite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Augelite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Augelite Specific Gravity

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