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Ammolite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Ammolite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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