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Ajoite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.966.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ajoite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ajoite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.