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Boracite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Boracite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Jade chemical formula.

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Boracite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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