Ajoite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Ajoite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.962.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

SiO₂

Ajoite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Ajoite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.