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Amblygonite and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
NaCl

Amblygonite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Halite 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 Halite 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 Halite- NaCl

Amblygonite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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