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Ajoite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

Optical Properties >>
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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.

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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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