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Ajoite and Wernerite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.962.50-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ajoite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ajoite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.