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Garnet and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Garnet and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Garnet and Jade Specific Gravity

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