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Ajoite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Ajoite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.

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