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Jade and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
KAlSi3O8  

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Jade and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Jade and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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