Jade and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties

Jade

Canadian Ammolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Jade and Canadian Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt

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Jade and Canadian Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Canadian Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Canadian Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Canadian Ammolite is Not Available.