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Ajoite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ajoite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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