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Jade and Fluorapatite 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
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.