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Jade and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jade and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

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Jade and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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