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Chlorapatite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Chlorapatite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Chlorapatite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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