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Ajoite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
9-9.5   

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

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Ajoite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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