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Jade and Inderite Physical Properties

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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
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.