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Jade and Prasiolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.38
Splintery
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
6-7
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
 
Brittle
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2.65
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
3,1
7
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Jade and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade Vs Prasiolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is whereas that of Prasiolite is .