Enstatite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Enstatite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.252.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Enstatite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Enstatite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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