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Danburite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Danburite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Jade chemical formula.

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Danburite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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