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Amblygonite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Villiaumite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
2.79   

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

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amblygonite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.

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