Jade and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
5.05
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
[001] perfect
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.