Ajoite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Ajoite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Ajoite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.