Gaylussite and Jade Physical Properties

Gaylussite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

decomposes in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.93-1.992.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

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

Gaylussite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Gaylussite and Jade Specific Gravity

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