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Chrysoprase and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Chrysoprase and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Jade chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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