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Gaspeite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.96   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Gaspeite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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