Grandidierite and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Grandidierite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich 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
Grandidierite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.