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Jade and Pearl Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.4 Tenacity
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1.6 Solubility
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1.8 Durability
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1.10 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.382.60-2.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.14 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.15 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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1.16 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.24 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.