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Ajoite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Ajoite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Ajoite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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