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Ajoite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite 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   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ajoite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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