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Jade and Annabergite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.383.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Jade and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Jade and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.