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Nifontovite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.96   

Fracture
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Not Available   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Nifontovite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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