Sulfur and Ajoite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Sulfur and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Sulfur and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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