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Ajoite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Decomposed by acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.96  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ajoite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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