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Jade and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

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

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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.

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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.

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