Jade and Chambersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.50
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Chambersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Chambersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.