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Ajoite and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.

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