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Ammolite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.36
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

no true cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.