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Ajoite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
NaCl

Ajoite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Ajoite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.