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Beryl and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Beryl and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Jade chemical formula.

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Beryl and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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