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Canadian Ammolite
Canadian Ammolite

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Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pt
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite and Calcite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Canadian Ammolite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.