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Amblygonite and Chlorapatite 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
2.98-3.10
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amblygonite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amblygonite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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