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Ajoite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.