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Ajoite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ajoite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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