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Jade and Piemontite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.