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Jade and Cuprite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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

Jade and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.