Ajoite and Zircon Physical Properties

Ajoite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.963.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

ZrSiO₄

Ajoite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Ajoite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.