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Jade and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5-8  

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

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Jade and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Jade and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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