Jade and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Jade

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.383.60-3.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-78-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jade and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jade and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.