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Alabaster and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Alabaster and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Jade chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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