Ajoite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Ajoite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Ajoite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.