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Amblygonite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite 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   
3.18-3.37   

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

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

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 Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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