Nickeline and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Nickeline and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Ajoite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Nickeline and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.