Ajoite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
2.97-3.14
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ajoite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ajoite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.