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Jade and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.06  

Fracture
Splintery  
Sectile  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Jade and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Jade and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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