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Jade and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.48
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Jade and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Jade and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.