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Jade and Bronzite 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
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
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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,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.

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