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Amblygonite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.98-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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