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Ajoite and Charoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.962.54-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.