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Charlesite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.792.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Charlesite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Charlesite and Jade Specific Gravity

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