Demantoid and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Demantoid and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Demantoid and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

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