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Ajoite and Legrandite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.