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Diamond and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6-7  

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

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Diamond and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Jade chemical formula.

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Diamond and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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