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Jade and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
C  

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Jade and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Jade and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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