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Jade and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Jade and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Jade and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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