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Jade and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.381.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.