Ajoite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Ajoite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.963.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

CaF₂

Ajoite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Ajoite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.