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Jade and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Jade and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Jade and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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