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Jade and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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