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Jade and Bowenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.