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Jade and Uvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.38
Splintery
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
6-7
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
 
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2.97-3.14
Uneven, Conchoidal
{1011} Indistinct
-9999
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.

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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 Vs Uvite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is whereas that of Uvite is .