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Schorlomite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
2.96   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Schorlomite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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