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Jade and Musgravite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.