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Catapleiite and Jade Physical Properties

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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
2.72
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Catapleiite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Catapleiite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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