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Variscite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.75-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Granular  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
no true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
4  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
CaCO3  

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Variscite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Ammolite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

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

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