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Ajoite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
3.06   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Ajoite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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