Fuchsite and Jade Physical Properties

Fuchsite

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

2.77-2.88

2.90-3.38

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Fuchsite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Fuchsite and Jade Specific Gravity

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