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Ajoite and Papagoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ajoite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ajoite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.