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Jade and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Jade and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Jade and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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