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Ajoite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Ajoite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Ajoite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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