Jade and Johachidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
3.45
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Jade and Johachidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Johachidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.