Ajoite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
2.98-2.99
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Gems
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
(010) Distinct to good
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ajoite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ajoite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.