Goshenite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Goshenite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

2.96

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Goshenite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Goshenite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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