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Jade and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jade and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Jade and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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