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Jade and Celestine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.