Vanadinite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.98-3.10

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

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
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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Vanadinite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

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