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Thomsonite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
2.96
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Thomsonite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Thomsonite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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