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Ammolite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Granular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
no true cleavage  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
SiO2  

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Ammolite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Agate 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 Ammolite and Agate chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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