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Ajoite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.