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Jade and Bikolite Physical Properties


Bikolite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.34-2.51  

Fracture
Splintery  
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Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
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Jade and Bikolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Bikolite 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 Bikolite chemical formula.

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Jade and Bikolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Bikolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Bikolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Bikolite is 2.34-2.51.

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