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Jade and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.32  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Jade and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Jade and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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