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Ajoite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite 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   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Ajoite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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