Sunstone and Ajoite Physical Properties

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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

2.62-2.652.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

001

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Sunstone and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Sunstone and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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