Ajoite and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.96
  
2.80-2.95
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
  
Distinct on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
Ajoite and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Ajoite and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.