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Jade and Apache Tear 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
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1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.