Amblygonite and Albite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amblygonite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Albite 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 Amblygonite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amblygonite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.