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Jade and Franklinite Physical Properties


Franklinite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
5.05-5.22  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Jade and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.

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Jade and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.

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