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Jade and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.382.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.