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Ajoite and Axinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.963.26-3.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ajoite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ajoite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.