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Jade and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jade and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Jade and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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