Home
×

Amblygonite
Amblygonite

Richterite
Richterite



ADD
Compare
X
Amblygonite
X
Richterite

Amblygonite and Richterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.0-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Amblygonite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • >

Amblygonite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

Let Others Know
×