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Vivianite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.96   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Vivianite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite 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 Vivianite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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

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