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Ajoite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ajoite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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