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Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.80
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Aquamarine and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Aquamarine and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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