Ajoite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.1-3.5
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Granular
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ajoite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ajoite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.