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Jade and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
4.12  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Jade and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Jade and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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