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Ajoite and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
LiAlSi2O6

Ajoite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Ajoite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.