Jade and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Jade and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Jade and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.