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Adularia and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Adularia and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Jade 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 Adularia and Jade chemical formula.

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Adularia and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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