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Jacobsite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.76-5.032.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Jacobsite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Jacobsite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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