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Bowenite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
2.96   

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Bowenite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite 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 Bowenite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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