Jade and Norbergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.177
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Norbergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Norbergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.