Kutnohorite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.122.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kutnohorite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Amblygonite chemical formula.

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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Kutnohorite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

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