Alexandrite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Alexandrite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Ajoite 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 Alexandrite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Alexandrite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.