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Corundum and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Amblygonite 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 Corundum and Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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