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Jade and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Jade and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Jade and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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