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Jade and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Jade and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Jade and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.

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