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Jade and Fibrolite 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
2.90-3.383.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.