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Jade and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.