Fluorite and Jade Physical Properties

Fluorite

Jade

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.90-3.38

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Splintery

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Mohs Hardness

46-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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

Fluorite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Fluorite and Jade Specific Gravity

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