Amblygonite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Amblygonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite- KCl

Amblygonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.