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Jade and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.04-3.26  

Fracture
Splintery  
Splintery, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jade and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

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Jade and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.

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