Verdite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Verdite

Ajoite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Verdite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Verdite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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