Ajoite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
2.15
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Not Available
  
Ajoite and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
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Ajoite and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.