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Amblygonite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Amblygonite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Amblygonite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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