Jade and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Jade

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.383.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Jade and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Jade and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.