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Erythrite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Sectile  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Erythrite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Jade chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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