Ajoite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
2.55-2.63
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ajoite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ajoite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.