Chlorite group and Jade Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.32.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Chlorite group and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Chlorite group and Jade Specific Gravity

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