Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.52-3.54
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Titanite Sphene 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 Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.