Amblygonite and Edenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.05-3.37
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Good on (110)
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Amblygonite and Edenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Edenite 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 Edenite 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 Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Amblygonite and Edenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.