Amblygonite and Apatite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Apatite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.16-3.23

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven

Cleavage

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

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Mohs Hardness

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amblygonite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Apatite 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 Apatite 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 Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.