Ajoite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Ajoite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.962.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ajoite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Ajoite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.