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Cuprite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

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

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Cuprite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite 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 Cuprite and Jade chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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