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Jade and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5  

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

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Jade and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Jade and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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