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Jade and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jade and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Jade and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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