Tavorite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Tavorite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Tavorite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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