Amblygonite and Sinhalite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.46-3.50
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amblygonite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amblygonite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.