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Sussexite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
2.96   

Fracture
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Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Sussexite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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