Garnet Color Change and Jade Physical Properties

Garnet Color Change

Jade

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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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1.5 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.15 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.16 Cleavage

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1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.17 Mohs Hardness

76-7

2 10

1.18 Chemical Composition

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

Garnet Color Change and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Color Change 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 Color Change and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Color Change and Jade Specific Gravity

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