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Ajoite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.97   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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