Jade and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
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Jade and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.