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Helenite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Helenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Helenite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Jade chemical formula.

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Helenite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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