Augelite

Formula: Al₂PO₄(OH)₃
Mineral class: phosphates
Crystal system: monoclinic
Mohs scale: 4.5 - 5
Density (g/cm³): 2.7
Refractive index: 1.570 - 1.590
Cleavage: different
Colors: colorless, white, yellowish, light rose, green
Transparency: transparent
Luster: vitreous
Fluorescence: -
Pleochroism: -
Largest crystal: 13 cm?
Deposits: worldwide
Discovery: 1868
1st Description: 1894 (Spencer)
Name: from the Greek word "αύγή" (golden dawn / luster)

Augelite Mineral

Size: Micromount (picture width 0.3 cm)

Origin: Rapid Creek / Dawson Mining Distr. / Yukon Territory / Canada

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Augelite

Weight: 0.15 ct
Size: 0.4 cm
Origin: California / USA

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Augelite Mineral

Size of the crystal: 0.9 cm

Origin: Machacamarca Mine / Colavi Dep. / Potosi / Bolivia

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Augelite

Weight: 0.45 ct

Origin: Ortega Mine / Ancash Dep. / Peru

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Augelite Mineral

Size: 3.5 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm

Origin: Ortega Mine / Ancash Dep. / Peru

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Augelite

Weight: 0.49 ct

Origin: Ortega Mine / Ancash Dep. / Peru

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Augelite Mineral

Size: 5.0 x 2.4 x 3.3 cm

Origin: Ortega Mine / Ancash Dep. / Peru

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Augelite

Weight: 0.20 ct

Origin: Ortega Mine / Ancash Dep. / Peru

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