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Amblygonite and Garnet 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
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Amblygonite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Amblygonite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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