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Jade and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.64-3.66  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None, but may exhibit slight parting  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
8  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
MgAl2O4  

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Jade and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Jade and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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