1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.2 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.022.90-3.38
1
7.18
1.14 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.15 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.16 Mohs Hardness
1.17 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6