Amblygonite and Boleite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Boleite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.105.05

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven

Cleavage

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

[001] perfect

Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

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

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amblygonite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Boleite 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 Boleite 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 Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.