Rhodolite and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Rhodolite and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Rhodolite and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.