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Mottramite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.96   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Mottramite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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