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Ajoite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7   

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

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Ajoite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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