Ajoite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ajoite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ajoite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.