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Ajoite and Steatite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
2.20-2.80
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ajoite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ajoite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.