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Jade and Moissanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.383.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.