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Ajoite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite 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   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ajoite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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