Ajoite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Ajoite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.962.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ajoite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.