Jade and Sussexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
3.30
  
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
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Jade and Sussexite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Sussexite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.