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Antigorite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Antigorite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite 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 Antigorite and Jade chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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