Charlesite and Jade Physical Properties

Charlesite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.90-3.38

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

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

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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.