Sard and Ajoite Physical Properties

Sard

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Sard and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Sard and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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