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Chiastolite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Chiastolite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Jade chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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