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Jade and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
4.48   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
distinct; good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   

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Jade and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

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Jade and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.

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