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Ajoite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Not Available   
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)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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