Jade and Tremolite Physical Properties

Jade

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jade and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.