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Sellaite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Sellaite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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

Sellaite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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