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Jade and Shattuckite 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
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.