Amblygonite and Milarite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.102.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Milarite 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 Milarite 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 Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.