Ajoite and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
None
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ajoite and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ajoite and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.