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Jade and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
SiO2

Jade and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Jade and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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