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Axinite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Axinite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Jade chemical formula.

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Axinite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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