Jade and Augelite Physical Properties

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jade and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.