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Jade and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
Not Available
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
6-7
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Pt

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

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.