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Chondrodite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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
3.10-3.20
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chondrodite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chondrodite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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