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Jade and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3.05-3.37   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Jade and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Jade and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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