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Ajoite and Malachite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Ajoite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Ajoite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.