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Ammolite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ammolite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ammolite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.