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Jade and Clintonite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Jade and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Jade and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.