Ammolite and Sugilite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Sugilite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.69-2.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ammolite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.