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Jade and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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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.

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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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