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Jade and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Jade and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Jade and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.