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Amazonite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Amazonite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Ajoite 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 Amazonite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Amazonite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.

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