Jade and Tektite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
2.34-2.51
  
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
  
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Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
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Jade and Tektite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Tektite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.