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Jade and Scheelite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
5.9-6.3
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.