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Jade and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Splintery  
Splintery  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jade and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Jade and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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