Jade and Triplite Physical Properties

Jade

Triplite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.383.85-3.94

1 7.18

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Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jade and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.