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Clintonite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.12.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 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

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.