Properties
Mineral group: Amblygonite
Chemistry: (Li,Na)Al(PO4)(F,OH)
Color: Colourless White, Yellow, Pink, Brown, green
Crystal system: Triklinic
Mohs Scale hardness: 6
Refractive index: 1.578-1,646
Birefringence: 0.020-0,030
Specific gravity: 2.98-3,10
Information
May be misstaken for
Beryl, Chrysoberyl, Apatite, Tourmaline and Garneth
Treatments
Possibly heat treatment
Suitable instruments for identification
Polariscopes to determine crystal form and separate from a number of other possible gemstones.
Microscope / Loupe to examine inclusions.
The refractive index and density are very important data which are determined by refractometer and hydrostatic weighing.
Known localities
Brazil and Burma
Trivia
The name Amblygonite comes from Greece "Crocked Angled" and is refer to the material Triclinic crystal structure. Very rare with crystal of gemstone quality. Only random apperance on gemstonemarkets and Amblygonite of cutting gemstone quality is found in Brazil and Burma.
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Amblygonite in healing
Amblygonite is a light, soft crystal that often occurs in shades of yellow, gray, white, or pale green. It is known for its calming and balancing properties in healing and is considered to have particularly strong effects on emotional balance and creative expression.
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