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Ammolite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.12   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ammolite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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