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Ajoite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ajoite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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