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Jade and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Elaeolite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.55-2.67  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
-  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  

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Jade and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

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Jade and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.

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