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Canadian Ammolite and Jade Physical Properties

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
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2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pt
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Canadian Ammolite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Jade chemical formula.

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

Canadian Ammolite and Jade Specific Gravity

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