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Ajoite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite 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   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ajoite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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