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Ajoite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ajoite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ajoite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.