Ajoite and Corundum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.90-4.05
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
None – parting in 3 directions
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ajoite and Corundum Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ajoite and Corundum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.