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Gaylussite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.96   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Gaylussite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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