Ajoite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Ajoite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Hollandite 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 Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Ajoite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.