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Jade and Microlite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.38
Splintery
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
6-7
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
 
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5.5
Conchoidal
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
5-5.5
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Jade and Microlite Specific Gravity

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