Ajoite and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
2.45
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ajoite and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ajoite and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.