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Jade and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
BeAl 2 O 4

Jade and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Jade and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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