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Jade and Chromite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Fe++Cr2O4

Jade and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Jade and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.