Nacre and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.98-3.10
Fracture
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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
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6
Chemical Composition
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(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Nacre and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre 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
Nacre and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nacre and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nacre and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nacre is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.