Garnet and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Garnet and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Garnet and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.