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Vesuvianite and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Vesuvianite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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

Vesuvianite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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