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Ettringite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partially soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.77  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-7  

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  

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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.

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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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