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Amblygonite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.80-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.