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Jade and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Jade and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Jade and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.