Amblygonite and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
None
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amblygonite and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Boracite 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 Boracite 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 Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amblygonite and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.