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Childrenite and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Childrenite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Childrenite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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