Jade and Goethite Physical Properties

Jade

Goethite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

HCl soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.384.27-4.29

1 7.18

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Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Jade and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.