Jade and Tugtupite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.30-2.60
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{111} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Tugtupite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Tugtupite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.