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Jade and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Be3Al2SiO6

Jade and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Jade and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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