Glaucophane and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Glaucophane and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Glaucophane and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.