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Edenite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.96   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Edenite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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