Jade and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Jade

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.383.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jade and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.