Amblygonite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3-3.15
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] and on [001]
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Amblygonite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Amblygonite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.