Ajoite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
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Ajoite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
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Ajoite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.