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Jade and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.97   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Uneven   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jade and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Jade and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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