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Amblygonite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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