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Ettringite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Ettringite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Ettringite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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