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Colemanite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Colemanite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Jade chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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