Vesuvianite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76

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

Vesuvianite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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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Vesuvianite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

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