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Jade and Schorlomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.77-3.93
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.