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Jade and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Jade and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Jade and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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