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Jade and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Jade and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Jade and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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