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Ammolite and Melanite Physical Properties


Melanite 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   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ammolite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.

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