Amblygonite and Herderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.90-3.02
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Indistinct on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amblygonite and Herderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Herderite 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 Herderite 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 Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amblygonite and Herderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.