Ammolite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
  
4.06-4.08
  
Fracture
Uneven, Granular
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
no true cleavage
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ammolite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ammolite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ammolite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.