Pearl and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Pearl

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.852.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

none

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56

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

Pearl and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl 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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Pearl and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

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