Amblygonite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.69-2.72
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Amblygonite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite 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 Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Amblygonite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.