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Ajoite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
4.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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Ajoite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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