Schorlomite and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Schorlomite and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Schorlomite and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.