Peridot and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Peridot and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Peridot and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.