Diamond and Ajoite Physical Properties

Diamond

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Diamond and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Ajoite chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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