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Jade and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Jade Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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