Ajoite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ajoite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ajoite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.