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Jade and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

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  

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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.

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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.

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