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Wavellite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.362.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Wavellite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Wavellite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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