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Jade and Jet 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
2.90-3.381.19-1.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.