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Jade and Prasiolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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 and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.