Jade and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

Jade

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

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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

2.90-3.383.25-3.28

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Jade and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe 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 Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

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Jade and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.25-3.28 whereas that of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.25-3.28.