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Ammolite

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Ammolite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Readily soluble in HF

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.86-2.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

no true cleavage
None observed

Mohs Hardness

46.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ammolite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ammolite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.