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Prasiolite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

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

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