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Jade and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Jade and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Jade and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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