Amblygonite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Sphalerite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.95-4.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven

Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.