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Jade and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Jade and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Jade and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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