Vanadinite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Vanadinite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Vanadinite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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