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Amblygonite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.4 Solubility
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1.6 Durability
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1.8 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.80-4.15
1.12 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.13 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.15 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.18 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.

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