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Ammolite

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Ammolite and Herderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.90-3.02
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

no true cleavage
Indistinct on {110}

Mohs Hardness

45-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ammolite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ammolite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.