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Jade and Papagoite 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
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.