Ammolite and Quartz Physical Properties

Ammolite

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Ammolite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Ammolite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.