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Hardystonite and Ammolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

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

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