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Amblygonite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Amblygonite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian 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 Carnelian- SiO2

Amblygonite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.