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Fuchsite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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