Ajoite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Ajoite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.962.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Ajoite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Ajoite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.