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Ulexite 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
1.65-1.99
2.96
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Ulexite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite 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 Ulexite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Ulexite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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