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Ajoite and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Ajoite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Ajoite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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