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Amblygonite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , 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

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.

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