Ajoite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Ajoite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.962.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

KAlSi₃O₈

Ajoite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Amazonite 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 Ajoite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Ajoite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.