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Jade and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.382.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Jade and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Jade and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.