Ajoite and Topaz Physical Properties

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.963.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Ajoite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Ajoite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.