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Jade and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.88  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
perfect [110]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
NaCa2Si4O10F  

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Jade and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Agrellite 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 Jade and Agrellite chemical formula.

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Jade and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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