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Ajoite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
SiO2   

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Ajoite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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