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Kainite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Kainite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Kainite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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