Friedelite and Jade Physical Properties

Friedelite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.192.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Friedelite and Jade Specific Gravity

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