Jade and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Jade

Catapleiite

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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

2.90-3.382.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jade and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.