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Jade
Jade and Grossular Physical Properties
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Splintery
Cleavage
none
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite: Ca
2
(Mg,Fe)
5
Si
8
O
22
(OH)
2
Jadeite: NaAlSi
2
O
6
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