Jade and Soapstone Physical Properties

Jade

Soapstone

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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

2.90-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Jade and Soapstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Soapstone 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 Soapstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Jade and Soapstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Soapstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Soapstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Soapstone is Not Available.