Ajoite and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.96
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ajoite and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ajoite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ajoite and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.