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Jade and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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 and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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