Amblygonite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Ceylonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.63-3.9

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

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

Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Amblygonite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.