Amblygonite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Weloganite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.20-3.22

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

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

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Amblygonite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite 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 Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

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Amblygonite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.