Jade and Soapstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
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Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
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Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2.5
  
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.