Kutnohorite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.122.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Kutnohorite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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

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Kutnohorite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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