Ajoite and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.32
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ajoite and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ajoite and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.