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Jade and Ammolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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