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Ammolite

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Ammolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.804.00-4.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal

Cleavage

no true cleavage
Perfect on [1011]

Mohs Hardness

45-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.