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Amblygonite and Shigaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.32
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2
1.8 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 Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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