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Ajoite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.562   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Ajoite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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