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Esperite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Esperite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Esperite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Jade chemical formula.

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Esperite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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