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Adamite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.482.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Adamite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Ajoite 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 Adamite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Adamite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.