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Jade and Esperite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.