Ajoite and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.96
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Ajoite and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Ajoite and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.