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Emerald and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Emerald and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Jade chemical formula.

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Emerald and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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