Jade and Euclase Physical Properties

Jade

Euclase

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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

2.90-3.383.08-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Euclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jade and Euclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.