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Fibrolite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Fibrolite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Jade chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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