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Ammolite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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