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Beryllonite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Beryllonite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Jade chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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