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Jade and Covellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.

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