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Moldavite 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
2.32-2.382.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Moldavite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Moldavite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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