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Ajoite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Ajoite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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