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Amblygonite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties


Libyan Desert Glass and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
2   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
6   
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Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
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Amblygonite and Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.

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