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Jade and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Jade and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Jade and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.