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Hollandite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.96   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Hollandite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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