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Jade and Umbalite 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
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jade and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jade and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.