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Jade and Pollucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.86-2.94
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jade and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jade and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.