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Ajoite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.