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Ajoite and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Ajoite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Ajoite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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