Jade and Clinochlore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.60-3.02
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{001} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Clinochlore Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Clinochlore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.