Ajoite and Periclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
3.7-3.9
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ajoite and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ajoite and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.