Ammonite and Datolite Physical Properties

Ammonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammonite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammonite and Datolite 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 Ammonite and Datolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ammonite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammonite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammonite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammonite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.