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Chalcedony and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chalcedony and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chalcedony and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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