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Jade and Padparadscha Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.