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Jade and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Jade and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Jade and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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