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Hessonite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Amblygonite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
2.98-3.10   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hessonite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Amblygonite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

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

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