Bikolite and Jade Physical Properties

Bikolite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.512.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Bikolite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite 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 Bikolite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Bikolite and Jade Specific Gravity

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