Ajoite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Ajoite

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.962.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ajoite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.