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Calcite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.732.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Calcite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Calcite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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