Ajoite and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Ajoite and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ajoite and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.