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Ajoite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ajoite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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