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Ajoite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Ajoite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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