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Ajoite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
1.993   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Ajoite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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