Agate and Ajoite Physical Properties

Agate

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.642.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Agate and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Agate and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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