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Chondrodite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Chondrodite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Ammolite 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 Chondrodite and Ammolite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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