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Jade and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Jade and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Jade and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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