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Tourmaline and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
2.75-2.80   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   
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Tourmaline and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Ammolite chemical formula.

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Tourmaline and Ammolite Specific Gravity

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

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