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Jade and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.30-2.50  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Perfect on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Jade and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Jade and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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