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Ajoite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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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.

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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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