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Jade and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Splintery  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
CaF2  

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Jade and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Jade and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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