Fuchsite and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Fuchsite and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Fuchsite and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.