Jade and Ekanite Physical Properties

Jade

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.383.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jade and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jade and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.