Jade and Uvite Physical Properties

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.97-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{1011} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jade and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jade and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.