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Jade and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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