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Amblygonite and Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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