Chlorastrolite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Ajoite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chlorastrolite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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