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Cavansite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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Cavansite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite 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 Cavansite and Jade chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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