Jade and Chlorite group Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
2.6-3.3
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Lamellar
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Perfect 001
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
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Jade and Chlorite group Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Chlorite group Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.