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Jade and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Jade and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Jade and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.