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Uvite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.142.98-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

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