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Ekanite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Ekanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
{101} Distinct   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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Ekanite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Jade chemical formula.

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Ekanite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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