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Ajoite and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.63-3.79
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ajoite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ajoite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.