Amblygonite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Taaffeite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.60-3.61

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Imperfect/fair/absent

Mohs Hardness

68-8.5

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

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amblygonite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.