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Ajoite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.96   
1.25-1.35   

Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
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Mohs Hardness
5   
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
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Ajoite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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