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Augelite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Augelite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Jade chemical formula.

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Augelite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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