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Jade and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3.62-3.68   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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