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Ammolite and Proustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
5.51-5.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.