Amblygonite and Chlorite group Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.6-3.3
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Lamellar
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect 001
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Amblygonite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Amblygonite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.