While Papagoite is darker blue and lighter blue-green, Ajoite has a less bright hue than that. The hardness scale Mohs measures 3.5 for Ajoite compared to 5 to 5.5 measured for Papagoite. The streak left by Ajoite is grayish white while that left by Papagoite appears light blue.  Papagoite is like the male Papa, 3rd eye chakra intuitive stone while Ajoite is the mother, heart chakra stone. These differences make each mineral distinct in appearance and feel. Collectors often choose between Ajoite in quartz and Papagoite in quartz based on their unique colors and properties.