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Hurlbutite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.902.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Hurlbutite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Hurlbutite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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