Pyrope and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Pyrope and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Pyrope and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.