Ajoite and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Ajoite and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ajoite and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.