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Ajoite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Decomposed by acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.96  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ajoite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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