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Apache Tear 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
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2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Apache Tear and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear and Jade chemical formula.

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

Apache Tear and Jade Specific Gravity

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