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Amblygonite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Amblygonite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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