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Ajoite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.