Ajoite and Garnet Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
3.55-4.33
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ajoite and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ajoite and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.
