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Ajoite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
1.77   

Fracture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ajoite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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