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Atacamite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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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
3.745-3.776
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Atacamite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite 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 Atacamite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Atacamite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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