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Amazonite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Amazonite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Amazonite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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