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Jade and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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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.

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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.

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