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Amblygonite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Amblygonite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene 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 Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Amblygonite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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