Amblygonite and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Amblygonite and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Amblygonite and Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.