Amblygonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.55-2.70
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Absent
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Amblygonite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony- SiO2
Amblygonite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.