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Jade and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

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

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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.

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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.

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