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Jade and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.