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Ajoite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Ajoite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Ajoite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.