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Ajoite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite 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   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ajoite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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