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Jade and Cassiterite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.