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Flint and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Flint and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Jade chemical formula.

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Flint and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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