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Thulite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.75-2.80   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
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Thulite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Ammolite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

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

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