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Hackmanite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Decomposed by acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.96  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)  

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Hackmanite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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