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Jade and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jade and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

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Jade and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.

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