Amblygonite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.17
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.