Augite and Jade Physical Properties

Augite

Jade

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.19-3.562.90-3.38

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Splintery

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Augite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Augite and Jade Specific Gravity

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