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Clinothulite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Clinothulite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Jade chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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