Transvaal Jade and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
2.96
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Transvaal Jade and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Transvaal 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 Transvaal Jade and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Transvaal Jade and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.