Ajoite and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ajoite and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Gypsum 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 Ajoite and Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ajoite and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.