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Jade and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.

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