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Chrysocolla and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-45
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chrysocolla and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chrysocolla and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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