Riebeckite and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Riebeckite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite 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
Riebeckite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.