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Ajoite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.963.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ajoite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ajoite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.