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Jade and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Iddingsite 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   
2.5-2.8   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   

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Jade and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

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Jade and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.

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