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Eosphorite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Poor on {100}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Eosphorite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Jade chemical formula.

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Eosphorite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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