Home
×

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Ajoite
Ajoite



ADD
Compare
X
Zinnwaldite
X
Ajoite

Zinnwaldite and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Zinnwaldite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Ajoite chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

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