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Linarite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.35   
2.96   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Linarite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite 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 Linarite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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