Ajoite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Ajoite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.962.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ajoite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.