Jade and Californite Physical Properties

Jade

Californite

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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

2.90-3.383.32-3.47

1 7.18

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

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jade and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.