Jade and Mohawkite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
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Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
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Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
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Jade and Mohawkite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Mohawkite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.