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Jade and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Jade and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

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Jade and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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