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Amblygonite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Amblygonite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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