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Jade and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Jade and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Jade and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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