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Bikolite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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