Ajoite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Ajoite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ajoite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.