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Ajoite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Ajoite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Ajoite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.