Ajoite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Ajoite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Almandine Garnet 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 Ajoite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Ajoite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.