Clintonite and Jade Physical Properties

Clintonite

Jade

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.0-3.12.90-3.38

1 7.18

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Fracture

Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Mohs Hardness

3.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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

Clintonite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Clintonite and Jade Specific Gravity

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