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Charlesite 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
1.79
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Charlesite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Charlesite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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