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Jade and Charlesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Jade and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Jade and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.