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Ammolite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ammolite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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