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Rhodolite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.96   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Rhodolite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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