Jade and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Jade

Chlorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.383.17-3.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Jade and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.