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Jade and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Splintery  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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