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Childrenite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.252.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Childrenite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Childrenite and Jade Specific Gravity

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