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Gaspeite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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Gaspeite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Jade chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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