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Agate and Amblygonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.60-2.642.98-3.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6.5-76
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Amblygonite 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 Agate and Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.