Taaffeite and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Taaffeite and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Taaffeite and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.