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Jade and Chondrodite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.38
Splintery
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
6-7
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
 
Brittle
Soluble
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3.10-3.20
Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor to good on (001)
6-6.5
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Jade and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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