Serpentine and Ajoite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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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

2.44-2.62

2.96

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Serpentine and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Serpentine and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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