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Ajoite
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Ajoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.963.05-3.11
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Ajoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Ajoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.