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Jade and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Jade and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Jade and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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