Ajoite and Petalite Physical Properties

Ajoite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.962.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ajoite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.