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Jade and Natrolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.38
Splintery
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
6-7
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
 
Brittle
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2.20-2.26
Uneven
Perfect on {110}
5-5.5
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

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Jade and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade Vs Natrolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is whereas that of Natrolite is .