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Jade and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Splintery  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jade and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

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Jade and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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