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Ajoite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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