Jade and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Jade

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jade and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jade and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.