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Ajoite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

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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
2.962.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.