Amblygonite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Beryllonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.102.79-2.87

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

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

NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.