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Turquoise and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.96   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Turquoise and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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