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Jade and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jade and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Jade and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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