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Jade and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Bayldonite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
5.50  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2  

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Jade and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

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Jade and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.

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