Jade and Cymophane Physical Properties

Jade

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.383.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Jade and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.