Ajoite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Ajoite

Sphalerite

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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

2.963.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ajoite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.