Ajoite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
[10 1 1] perfect
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ajoite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ajoite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.