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Jade and Vanadinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
6.8-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
C20H36

Jade and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Jade and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.