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Jade and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Splintery  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Jade and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Jade and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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