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Ajoite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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