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Ajoite and Omphacite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Decomposed by acids
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2.96
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Perfect on {010}
5
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
 
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3.16-3.43
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Good, {110} Good
5-6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Ajoite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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