Ajoite and Calcite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ajoite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ajoite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.